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Top Restaurants in Pomona

Explore curated restaurants across global travel destinations on Destinations.ai. This directory index focuses on Dining establishments covering local culinary specialties, chef-driven kitchens, and everyday eateries. Each profile delivers verified operational information, address coordinates, expected price levels, and practical visitor tips to help travelers navigate the area efficiently. Whether you are building a full-day neighborhood itinerary or looking for a trusted local spot near your hotel, our guides filter out unverified listings so you can plan with reliable, fact-checked details.

7 Listed places

4.6 average across 7 rated listings

Upscale dining ($$$); cashless payment only via credit/debit card – Sandwiches & burgers $13–$19; BBQ platters & ribs $22–$45+

#1 4.9 (38) Restaurants

Ardaya’s restaurant

Famous for: Bolivian and Mexican scratch-made cooking in a rustic, independently run Pomona dining room.

Ardaya's Restaurant brings Bolivian and Mexican scratch-made cooking to West Mission Boulevard in Pomona, with a rustic setting.

Foodies Casual diners Latin American cuisine fans

#2 5.0 (87) Restaurants

Bluefin Pomona

Famous for: Japanese-style sushi, bluefin tuna, teriyaki, and udon in central Pomona.

Bluefin Pomona brings sushi, bluefin tuna, teriyaki and udon to Indian Hill Boulevard, with lunch through dinner service daily.

Foodies Families with Kids Solo Travelers

#3 4.4 (2,456) Caribbean restaurant

Coco Palm Restaurant

Famous for: Hilltop Cuban and Spanish dining featuring ropa vieja, paella, prime steaks, live Latin music, and panoramic San Gabriel Mountain views.

Dine on classic Cuban ropa vieja, paella, and prime steaks at Coco Palm Restaurant, a hilltop Pomona venue with San Gabriel Mountain…

Couples on Date Nights Special Occasion Diners Cuban Food Enthusiasts

#4 4.4 (340) Restaurants

Samos

Famous for: Charbroiled hamburgers, Greek gyro pita sandwiches, all-day breakfast burritos, and classic Southern California drive-thru diner plates since 1980.

Visit Samos at 1701 S Garey Ave in Pomona, CA for flame-broiled burgers, Greek gyros, breakfast burritos, and budget combo plates open…

Budget-Conscious Travelers Families with Kids Road-Trippers

#5 4.5 (1,093) Barbecue restaurant

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

Famous for: 14-hour slow-smoked halal brisket, fiery Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, double smashburgers, and brisket-topped mac and cheese fries.

Visit Smoke and Fire Social Eatery in Pomona, CA for 14-hour smoked halal brisket, Nashville hot chicken, smashburgers, and loaded mac fries.

Barbecue lovers Halal diners Groups of friends

#6 4.5 (2,033) Latin American restaurant

Tropical Mexico

Famous for: Family-owned since 1977, serving traditional Mexican breakfasts, oversized wet burritos, coastal mariscos, complimentary bean dip, and margaritas.

Dine at Tropical Mexico in Pomona, CA—a family-owned favorite since 1977 serving traditional Mexican breakfasts, wet burritos, mariscos, and margaritas.

Foodies Families with Kids Group Diners

#7 4.2 (627) Banquet hall

VITA Italian Bar & Grill

Famous for: Farm-to-table modern Italian cuisine, a lavish Sunday seafood and carving brunch buffet, and panoramic Pomona Valley patio views

Dine at VITA Italian Bar & Grill in Pomona, CA for farm-to-table pasta, Sunday seafood brunch buffets, cooking classes, and panoramic valley…

Couples on Date Night Sunday Brunch Enthusiasts Cal Poly Pomona Visitors

Planning guide

Restaurants in Pomona: plan your visits

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Essential Tips for Travelers

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Check reservations

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top restaurants to visit in Pomona?

The sampled records cover 7 restaurants in Pomona, with an average recorded rating of 4.6 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

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